As part of the collaboration, Stellantis will be among the first automakers to deliver at least 5,000 Nvidia-powered robotaxis for Uber’s operations in the U.S. and internationally.

The Conference Board’s gauge decreased 1 point to 94.6, the lowest since April, data out Oct. 28 showed. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for a reading of 93.4.

Des Moines, Iowa-based Ruan is deploying the technology system — which aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions — after running a 50-truck pilot program over the summer.

Members of America's Road Team — known as captains — are selected for their exemplary safety records and commitment to trucking. VTNA has sponsored the program since 2002.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein welcomed an $860 million investment by grocery retailer Ahold Delhaize USA to build a large distribution center in Burlington to bolster brands like Food Lion.

Cummins' and Caterpillar's revenue will nearly double in the next three years from selling backup generators to help power U.S. data centers, according to UBS.

Trucking is embracing artificial intelligence to reduce costs and improve safety, but company leaders warn that carriers must balance efficiency gains against legitimate concerns.

The autonomous trucks will be manufactured at Volvo Trucks North America’s New River Valley production plant in Dublin, Va. The first batch was built there in the final quarter of 2024.

Legendary rock musician Sammy Hagar performed a surprise show for trucking industry executives and their guests at Daimler Truck North America’s 2025 Customer Appreciation Event.

The results suggest CEO Carol Tomé’s revival efforts are gaining traction after UPS struggled with slow demand, high expenses and uncertainty fueled by tariffs.

Transtex has launched a flexible aerodynamic cab extender fairing designed to reduce trucking fleets’ operating costs by improving durability and enhancing fuel efficiency.

American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello warns that businesses remain hamstrung by trade policy uncertainty, and said the true impact of tariffs has barely been felt.

Yard and dock management is one of the most critical but overlooked elements in freight operations, but over the next five years, automated gate access will transform into an essential.

Uber invested in the U.S. IPOs of both Pony AI and WeRide, and the new investments reported by Bloomberg would deepen ties with the Chinese robotaxi firms.

With funding for DOE's SuperTruck program apparently halted, the concept trucks developed during SuperTruck 2 may stand as the final fully realized concept trucks the program produced.

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"There are a lot of these little things we take for granted — that’s what attackers prey on," Isaac Instruments' Joe Russo said during a cybersecurity panel discussion at MCE 2025.

ATA President Chris Spear emphasized the federation's active role in this year’s regulatory changes, including in a meeting with then-presidential candidate Donald Trump last summer.

The latest weapon in the fight to keep America’s truck drivers safe — and carriers’ legal fees down — is real-time video footage and risks monitored by artificial intelligence.

The yearlong initiative will prepare the rising leaders for advanced roles in the trucking industry through coursework, advocacy engagement and networking with senior executives.